Nova Scotia Sisterhood

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The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a province-wide, free program for Black women to access healthcare in the community and to improve overall health and wellbeing.

The Nova Scotia Sisterhood team:

• provides medical care,
• assists in managing ongoing health conditions,
• has a therapist on staff to provide clinical therapy,
• offers navigation to health and community resources,
• delivers health promotion and wellness education, and
• develops partnerships with community groups.

Areas of focus:

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• screening for health conditions
• mental health and addictions
• nutrition and physical activity
• obtaining health information specific to Black Women
   

Programs and services

Nova Scotia Sisterhood Clinics

Please note that there are additional Halifax Clinics every Tuesday afternoon.

Nov 20 - Upper Hammonds Plains
Nov 27 - Darthmouth
Dec 4 - Halifax
Dec 11 - East/North Preston
Dec 18 - Upper Hammonds Plains

To make an appointment, please call 902-399-5473. For general inquires please email: NSSisterhood@NSHealth.ca

Download poster here.

"Pap" Party clinic

“Pap” on in for your regular pap check, music and refreshments on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

In Nova Scotia, regular pap checks are recommended every three years, beginning at age 25.

Limited appointments are available. To book an appointment, please email Ashley.Preston@NSHealth.ca.